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Notebook: Local Church Happenings

North Georgia Conference’s own Beth Corrie, Director of Emory University’s Youth Theological Institute, served as editor of new CEB Student Bible. This edition, published in fall of 2015, is described as “a Bible by and for young people that invites them into deeper forms of both personal holiness and social holiness, helping them make connections between the world of the Bible and their own world.” Youth ministers and biblical scholars have all come together with today’s youth in order to ...

Oak Grove Hosts Mission Fair February 8, 9:15am-12:30am Learn more about opportunities to serve before Sunday worship. There will be displays in the Parlor explaining several mission ministries. There will be people at each station to answer any questions and help you find your place. Liberty Hill UMC Hosts Couples Night Out February 15th, 5pm-7pm Childcare will be provided for grades 5 and under the evening of February 15th. Participants can RSVP and info@libertyhillumc.org until February ...

Hamilton Mill UMC partner with Mill Creek High School for Teens for Jeans Drive Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga., and Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula, Ga., are collecting jeans for Teens For Jeans, a national campaign in partnership with Aeropostale and DoSomething.org, the largest not-for-profit organization for young people and social change. Teens for Jeans encourages young people across the country to run a jean drive in their school or community to help provide ...

Action Ministries Celebrates 50 Years of Leading People Out of Poverty Friday Night Skate returns TONIGHT at Glenn Memorial UMC Come Skate tonight, January 9 from 7-9pm in the Youth and Activities Building. For all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Only $5. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! This year, we are using the online registration system for all kids. Even if you have completed the paper registration form, we will still need you to enter your information in the pre-registration link. Registration for the ...

Comment below with your Christmas event details so we can add them to the list! New Lake Junaluska Singers CD Available This Season Need a last minute Christmas gift? Grab the NEW release by The Lake Junaluska Singers! Their CD "I Will Rise" will be available for purchase at their concerts this Friday and Saturday! www.lakejunaluska.com/singers Boynton UMC Hosts Fourth Annual Christmas at the Farm, Saturday December 13th Our Fourth Annual "Christmas at the Farm" is Saturday night at Willow...

St. Andrew’s UMC The 13th Annual “FALL INTO CRAFTS” MARKETPLACE October 10-11th Join St. Andrews for their craft market October 10th, 11am-7pm and October 11th 10am-7pm. Located in the Keheley Building. Over 40 exhibitors, silent auction, and food, including Homemade Soups, Sandwiches, and Desserts! Come Shop for the HOLIDAYS! Proceed benefit the St. Andrews United Methodist Women. Address: ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3455 CANTON ROAD, MARIETTA, GA 30066 5K and Family Festival at Midway...

Calling All Craftmakers and Vendors: Participate in Eastside’s Holiday Bazaar Think globally, shop locally at Eastside Church in East Atlanta. The Holiday Bazaar & Fair Trade Market on December 6th from 10am-4pm seeks to take gift giving back to a place of joyful exchange and away from the stresses of a crowded mall. The event encourages the sale and production of handmade, fair trade and personal gifts. The event will feature local handmade and fair trade vendors, a bake sale, live holiday ...

Roswell UMC Helping to Restock North Fulton Community Charities Food Pantry throughout September Roswell United Methodist Church restocks the food pantry at North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) twice a year (February and September.) NFCC offers emergency assistance to residents of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, and Roswell, distributing food over 20,000 times per year. During our scheduled month, bring your items to donate to the Food Pantry to church on Sundays and deposit...

Kelley Chapel in Decatur Hosting Bishop Holston for Men’s Day Celebration Sept 14th Kelley Chapel United Methodist Church is celebrating Men’s Day. The celebration begins with a breakfast, Saturday morning. The featured speaker is Minister Lawrence A. Marbury, a member of the church. On Sunday at 9:30am, Rev. Dr. L. Jonathan Holston, Resident Bishop, South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church will offer the message on “A Man Who Walks with God is moving in the Right Direction” ...

Oak Grove UMC Dance-Themed Service, Sunday, August 17 Join Oak Grove UMC for a special dance-themed service featuring a live band “photo both”, and even a disco ball! Invite your friends (or 20!) for this unforgettable event! Service is at 9:35AM in the fellowship hall. All are welcome. Childcare is provided. Dress up in your best “retro” attire! Kennesaw UMC Potato Salad Luncheon, Sunday, August 17, All proceeds will go to benefit the Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers. Please come enjoy the ...